Dário Monteiro
Mozambican footballer
Mozambique
Forward
Dário Monteiro: profile
Dário Monteiro (born 27 February 1977 in Maputo, Mozambique) is a former Mozambican footballer who played as a forward.
Monteiro made the step into senior football with Grupo Desportivo de Maputo in 1995. He played for 9 clubs in 5 countries between 1995 and 2012. His most appearances came at Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. (1996–2003), where he made 163 appearances and scored 75 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 284 appearances and 96 goals.
At international level, Monteiro represented Mozambique (1996–2011), earning 88 caps and scoring 21 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Guinea on 16 November 2003 (World Cup Qualification).
Maputo has produced 54 footballers in our database, including Maria Mutola, Mexer and Armando Sá.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2003 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 1995–2012 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Mozambique, Portugal, United Arab Emirates, Cyprus and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.34 (96 in 284)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 52% of Mozambican internationals on record
- Latest move
- Grupo Desportivo de Maputo (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Pascal Feindouno, Largie Ramazani and Mustapha Bundu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996 | Grupo Desportivo de Maputo |
Moçambola | – | – |
| 1996–2003 |  Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 163 | 75 |
| 2003–2004 |  Al Jazira Club |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2004–2005 | Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 25 | 6 |
| 2005–2006 | Vitória S.C. |
Primeira Liga | 24 | 1 |
| 2006–2007 | C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Primeira Liga | 15 | 3 |
| 2007–2008 |  Nea Salamis Famagusta FC |
Cypriot First Division | 24 | 2 |
| 2008–2009 |  Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 14 | 4 |
| 2009–2010 | SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 19 | 5 |
| 2011 | Liga Muçulmana de Maputo |
Moçambola | – | – |
| 2012 | Grupo Desportivo de Maputo |
Moçambola | – | – |
| Total | 284 | 96 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2011 | Mozambique |
Senior | 88 | 21 |
International goals (5)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Nov 2003 | Mozambique 3–4 Guinea | 75 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 16 Nov 2003 | Mozambique 3–4 Guinea | 80 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 16 Nov 2003 | Mozambique 3–4 Guinea | 89 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 15 Jun 2008 | Madagascar 1–1 Mozambique | 33 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 14 Nov 2009 | Mozambique 1–0 Tunisia | 83 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Dário Monteiro?
Dário Monteiro was born on 27 February 1977, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Dário Monteiro born?
Dário Monteiro was born in Maputo, Mozambique.
Which national team does Dário Monteiro play for?
Dário Monteiro played international football for Mozambique. He has 88 caps and 21 goals on record.
Which clubs has Dário Monteiro played for?
Dário Monteiro's recorded clubs are Grupo Desportivo de Maputo, Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F., Al Jazira Club, Vitória S.C., C.F. Estrela da Amadora, Nea Salamis Famagusta FC, Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., SuperSport United F.C. and Liga Muçulmana de Maputo.
How tall is Dário Monteiro?
Dário Monteiro is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Dário Monteiro play?
Dário Monteiro played as a forward.
